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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-08-24
Another Invitation.

WASHINGTON, August 22.-First Assistant
Postmaster General Stevenson called at the
White House to-day and presented to the
President an invitation from Representa-
tive N. E. Worthington, of illinois, on be.
half of the citizens of Peoria, to visit that
city while on his Western tour. The letter
assured the President that should he ac-
cept, he will receive a hearty welcome.
The President expresses a desire to meet
invitation If he found it possible to do so.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-08-24
Hewn Respect the Berlin Treaty.

PH1L1PPoPoLIs, August 22.-According to
a semi-oficial statement Prince Ferdin-
MISREPRESENTATION has been wrongly un-'
derstOod. The Prince never proclaimed
BuIgar1as political independence. He has
always been ready to respect the Berlin
tresty and does not daesire to encroach
upon theS ultans sovereign rights.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-08-24
ADDITIONAL INDIANA NEWS,
Probably Fatally wounded.

SHELBYvILLE, Aug. 22.-ISpecial.]-
Frank Thompson was stabbed and prob.
ably fatally wounded by Jake Favors at
st. Paul Saturday night. Thompson kicked
Favors' dog, which was fighting with
another dog, and Favors assaulted him,
stabbing him in the left breast, hip and
abdomen. Favors is in custody.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-08-24

cries for aid could not be met. Mr.. Whit
ney, it is said, comprehended the situation
at once, and armed with a campaign sub
scription book left headquarters and went
down town town among the business men
Upon bis return he informed the commit
tee that he had collected $4,000.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-08-24

Absent-ninded business man to office
bcy-"Tommy, 60 up TO my house and
tell my wife / have again forgotten my
watch. Bring 1t back with you" He
pulls ont his watch and continues: Nov,
Tommy, Ii is 0 o'clock; be back at 10."-
The Epoch,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-08-24
Ha. the Confidence Of the President.

WASHINGTON, August % Secretary
Whitney 10 understood to stand high In
the confidence of President Cleveland and
in New York politics, especially, is great
help, since Mr.. Manning retired from the
cabinet. A member of the national Demo
cratic committee who had an opportunity
TO see great deal of secretary Whitney
during the last national campaign, pro-
nounced him the keenest and one Of the
most practical men in New York
politics. He was always q welcome
and vaIusble visitor ct Demo
cratic headquarters and his sugges-
tions were always followed up with good
results. On one occasion be dropped into
headquarters and found the managers In
great distress, owing to the lack of funds.
Requests for ammunition" were being re-
ceived from all directions. The commit
tees Treasury was about empty, and the
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ternoon, at Osborne House, when he pre-
sented to her majesty the address of the
Chicagoans of British birth and parentage
in honor of her jubilee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
The Coming Conference Between
bismarck and CriSpi.
Copyrighted 1885 by the New York Associated


BERIIS. October Tho coming conference
between Bismarck and Signor Crispi, the
Italian Prime Minister. completely over
shadows the interest IN tho recent shooting
affair on the frontier.
Count Herbert Bismarck left the Foreign Of
fee this afternoon for Bucchen Junction In Or
der 10 receive SienOr Cri@pi ana accompany
him to FREDERICKSBURG. Tho interview is re-
gardcl as If supreme importance. IL has
especial reference 10 the renewal OF the mill
tary convention between Italy, Austria, and
Germany Tho alliance of .he Central Powers
with Italy IN eraiip0llcy vas renoweitorhyc
wears: but the military convention Tor oueu-
-iye aud defensive purposes covered only AK
months from March last 60 september. While
count Kaluoky, tho Austrian Primo Minister
was at FrirdrichsrUhe dispatch was sent 20
signor Crispi asking whether he was ready 10
renew the convention.
Prince Bismarck also proposed an extension
Of ne period covered by the convention. Be-
fore Count Kalnnky Left Signor Crisp promls' %
his SUPPORT 10 the movement for an extension
~ the convention. and male arrangements %
visit Bismarck in order 10 personally discuss
the matter
This "a Tie FIRST object Of tho interview, ana
mu-t be- hailed "a an effective assurance Of
pcace for many months % come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
NORFOLK.
Democratic Convention Determined
On-Personal Notes,

De OcratiGe0nyent Deterhhthe"
On-PersOnaI Notes,
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispateh.l
OCTOBER ], 1887.
At noon to-day the Executive Com
mittee of the Democratic party OF Nor
folk county met at the Mansion House
and decided to call convention OF the
party on the 18th instant at the court
house to make nominations for the next
Legislature.
Naval Constructor Francis L. Bowles,
OF the navy yard, returned from Wash
ington this morning. having been
designated to build at this yard the
6,OO0-ton armored battle-ship designed
by the Barrow Ship-building Company,
of London, Eng. 1t is great compli-
ment to SO young an officer. MIR.
Bowles is about thirty years OF age,
and he and Constructor Gatewood, OF
Norfolk, were the first of the naval ca
diets sent by the Government to Green
wich, England. to complete their
studies. He is son OF the famous
Editor Bowles, of Springfield, Mass,
Miss Lizzie Lawrence died OF lock-
jaw at her home in Portsmouth to-day.
The directors and general manager
&C.. b. Peck OF the Atlantic and Dan
vile railroad went to Franklin and SUI
folk to-day in the interest OF the line at
those points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
ADerauiter's suicide.

MONTREAL, October Samuel
johnson. treasurer OF the Hamilton
Powder Company, defaulted few days
AGO 10 the extent of $1,000, going to
Oedensburg, where he was arrested.
While being brought back here last
night be managed to elude the officers
when a few miles from this city. THIS
morning his dead body was found with
a bullet, hole behind the ear and PTS
FOL by his side. 1t is thought family
sflliction is the cause of both the defal-
cation and suicide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
rHE RICHMOND DIsPATOR-sUNDAY. OUIoBER 9. 1887

II is hoped he is not seriously injured,
King Philip, owned by Mr.. Cole, OF
Charlottesville, won the trotting race.
Time not given.
In the agricultural department the
most wonderful feature was n yeritable
cucumber but little short of five feet
long.
The slow mule-races and other
amusing features served to make to-
day especially enioYable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
RICHMOND TOBACCO HARKEr.

OCTOBER !, 1881.
oar market was as quiet as possible to-day,
which begins a new tobacco year, an1 we hope
by Monday 10 present the fun statistical wors-
ing Of the trade. Our annual election Of OIL
GERS takes place Monday. The secretary and
treasurer's office Is vacant by the death q Mr.
David Bridges, aud there are several candi-
dates for it. The Inspector General Peyton
Wise, has no opposition this year. IL is I'M
derstood he will not be- a candidate after this
year. 1t Is hoped that there will DO fcll turn
out Monday Of our members, as many new
rules will come before the trade for adoption.
A few Bufiey sales were made To- day. The
market is very firm for same.
Sir. +. c. FRANKIE, Of Louisville, KY. and s.
". VcnaDle, Of Petersburg, were on Change
to-day.
Crop reports still conflict as to frost damage
but il Is becoming more apparent that the
bright crop might be much richer, while 1t has
good color enough In most cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
FINANCIAL.
Hgw YoPE, BALTIMORE. AID RIcA
moRD STOCK BxcHAHeEs.
Grain, Provisions, Cotton, Tobacco, fur'
psntine, Rosin, Tar, and
Peanut Markets.
rBy telegraph 10 tho Dispatch.l

NEW YORK, October The stock market to-
day was ouiet and showed no change ia the
general character of trading, the sentiment
still remaining favorable 20 a higher range OF
values The news OF The day was not OF
character 10 have much weight In speculation,
and even the rumors circulated were 81 little
moment The temper OF the room was
moderately bullish on anticipation Of = heavy
gain IN the surplus reserve, and some buying
Tor domestic account was done on the strength
~ IL which with purchases by London helped
the market up IN the early dealings. Tue
hears. however. mad solling orders In most
stocks, and the temptation TO realize was ireeiy
yielded 60 after the publication OF the bane
statement, which lett many sto 'ks lower man az
The opening. The opening was hrrn, NJ an al
vance, Of IRON p % p per cent. over yesterday ;
fnal figures. and this advantage was lmpioVel
In The early Trading. san Francisco stocks and
Missouri Pa,i1c being most conspicuous In the
rise. Business was light and confined to some
lalf n dozen stocks. and when the advance had
been checked IL became very dul. droop-
ing tendency wae developed. and after the H.
sue Of the bank statement free reali5afi0ns
carried prices down to the 10 vest prices OF the
day. Al the close the totals Of the two hours
session amounted 10 only 10000 shares. The
nual prices slow irregular changes, which are
generally for small fractions only, hnt san
Francisco preferred gained "a, ard Wabash
preferred, which displayed unusual strength
toward the close. -.
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT
NEW YORK. October The weekly state
r.out of the associated banks shows tho follow
ing changes: Reserve, increase. S},sO,315
loans. decrease, il.G]3.iO0 specie. increase
H.622NO; legal tenders, Gectea-e, -, !
deposits, increase, s3,Sso,loO; ciculation' de-
crease, s32.sOO.
The banks now hold s9,ol5,O0O in excess Of the
% per cent. rule.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
TIE EASTERN SHORE.
Republican Convention ana Nomi.
nation.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch
EAsTyILLE, VA, October At a
Joint convention of delegates from Ac-
comack ana Northampton counties held
in Eastyillc to-day the Republicans
nominated George i. Winder, Of Ac-
comack county, as their candidate TO OPP
pose Hon. 5. 5. Wilkins, the Democratic
nominee. This is considered the
strongest name that they could have
nominated. st the same time the
Democrats are confident that Mr..
Wilkins will be elected. Mr.. Winder
was candidate on the Readiuster
ticket in 1881, hut was defeated 10y DR..
John 7. Wilkins. He says he will not
pledge himself to vote for or against
Malone for the United States Senate in
case he (Winder) Is elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
LYNCH BURG.
a Noisy Republican Convention
The Pun.


Special telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG, VA, October 1.-The
Republican convention met at Camp
bell Courthouse to-day and nominated
the following legislative ticket for this
city and county For the Senate, James
W. Wright for the House, J. NJ. Wood
and John Boze The ticket is n very
weak one, and has caused great dissatis-
faction and disappointment. Two lead
ing local Republicans in the Ijrginian
counting-room tonight declared their
intention of boiling it. The conyen-
ton was a noisy and uproarious affair,
and one of the contcsting city delega-
tons withdrew in body. The white
labor people will endorse the Demo-
cratic ticket, thereby assuring its tri-
umphant election.
Senator Daniel left this evening on
his canvass.
Secretary Bayard was to-day invited
to be present at the fair.
IN the trial of Mrs. Thorley for try
ing to pass a forged check on a New
Orleans bank she WIS released on the
plea OF insanity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
THE FIRST RAILROAD.
ovvsryRFIELD COUNTY, IN THIS
STATE. ENTITLED roTgE HONOR.
, Contribution 10 local History Both In-
teiesting and Valuable.

THO following is taken from the
.ec. t,,c,.;coo Of October lst
r,.,..o,,b, So;ca,jec A,ocrj.
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GAM:
In vour issue Of August 10Th last you
.,tn ,.t tbo first American railroad
,..:.ieay ,3e o,1 uos neo5 f,r
'.' '''''' '' - tr.,Snor,;,,o rot,
i'c "l'''' va - - 90, NJ
.''- '.' ''''' ' ''
'o, . ,1,c MO ~ claim FIR INV
." r.. l.ag,rs, y llnrvlandor
,. .,..:r,,;,.', and ccnstrn.,
..., -.,.r,,5 mi, in tb;s corn.
t..., p.o ,o.,s lSl1 AND lSIEot
,,.t',. rcor t,s town ~ Man.
, f,l.t.,fll comfy V,r.
"..'..,,,L .,l. of .Ioo,c. r;yer
' '' ..l.. f'',, tl,. c;ty ~ N;ch'
.,t r1..l.,~o a.tod,tce tho b,ld.
49,, C,,n., r,,d ,;nn ar t.n
90 t... ,... ,,,,o.I Of Tho t;,oo ~
....,..,;,,. . ,,,,,Ier,n,nng,ctoI.,,
'I-.l,lf',o {,.,,,rs onjn,rt;,llr
,,,,.,,,,,,. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02

amounts to be paid each man, closing with
request Tor an early reply.
lVu. committee take pleasure In stating
uo, theY have been most successful IN en-
t'E'ng number ~ splendid attractions for
~ Iutnre. among them the hungarian Gyrsy
Seai'o'te, with two female vOcaiisis from Bos.
ton: the Boston Stnr Concert Company. ani
others
Respectfully submitted.
JOnS TYLER, Chairman.
me Board 81 Governors have paid the or
chesira every dollar available from the re-
sources II the association for the past year.
and could 30 no more, hence the action Of the
Musical Committee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
THE HOLSTON FAIR.
A Successful n-rhe
Races, &c.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
ABINGDON, Va, October 1.-The
Holston Agricultural and Mechanical
Association closed one of its most sue
cessful exhibitions to-day. The at
tendance was large each OF the four
days, with the exception OF Wednes-
day, when, owing TO rain on that day,
very few attended and there were no
races at all. The crisp air OF the iol-
lowing days rendered the weather very
favorable.
The racing to-day was superb. The
grand morning raee-mile-heats, best
two in three-was won by st. Luxe
owned by Mr.. Garth, OF Albemarle
county; Triple Gross, owned by Mr.
Bradshaw, Of Lynchburg, second.
Time. lao. The pools sold even up.
and the race would have been very
close, but Triple Gross, in the third 4
heat, burst . blood vessel In his nostr !!
at the three Qllarter-milo stalks and feli
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rntnlEire in netrnit.

10y ICT0gTUVU 10 no TI7VaV-U'I
DETEor, October IA fire broke
out at about 3:lj o'clock this morning
in an English kitchen cheap lodging
house at No. 224 Jefferson avenue.
When the fire department arrived the
upper windows of the tourstory build
ng were alive with half-dressed dodgers
screaming for help. All except three
we're rescued in safety. One was
burned almost beyond recognition the
second died from suiiocation before he
was removed from the building, and
the third Charles Peterson), aged
twenty-five years, though rescued alive,
is in a condition which renders his re-
coyery yoIv doubtful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
MARKETS By TELEGRAPH
NEW YORK.


NEW YORK. October Lotion cay; sales,
9il bales; uplands, exc; Orleans, CSC. ;
net receipts. 1880 bales: expOrts--to Great
Britain. 1903 bales; 10 France, 1874 bales
10 the Continent. e 5i3 bales; stock. 35i,is9
bales. southern hour unchanged AMI dull.
Wheat-Opuons opened firm advanced Aa'4c.,
varying but little daring the session, leaving
OF 1rm al or near the best rates; spot tribe
higher but quiet. shippers holding back; No. 2
red. October. SOY aisle. closing at Sic. NOyein-
Der, S2AeS9 9-i6c., closing at S2hc. Corn-Op-
lions lkaLc. higher aud moderately active !;
cash nrm but quiet; No. 2, October, 5l14a
81 a., closing az 5lAc. November. 5lHa5lc,
csfng at SIC. Oats-Spot steady: No. 2, Octo-
Der. 33a33sc.; November, 80 3-l6aSS &C.; De-
cember nominal at $3.50. Hops steady. COT
October, si7. l5as17. 40; November, fl7.55; De-
cember, Si7.55ati775. Sugar nrm and quiet I;
fair refining quoted at i3-l6a4fsc. refined
quiet and steady. Molasses DUH Rice steady
ara quiet COtton-seed oil quoted at 33c. for
crude: 4ika43c. for refined. kosin quiet az
siMhaSi.i2h. Turpentine steady at BE. Hides
steady and Ia fair request Wool quiet and
steady. Pork quiet and barely steady; moss,
ga 0asi475 for Old; sl525asi5.5J for new.
Mlddles duh aud nominal Lard steady; west
ern steam. s6.s9as6.S5; October, sd.sSas5.1S.
freights steady.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, October l.--Casn quotations were
Flour quiet and unchanged. No. 2 spring wheat,
70ka51c.; No. spring wheat, doc. No. red,
s3c. No. corn, 42Aaf2ssc. No. oats, sJc.
Mess pork. as Lard. sG40. short-rib sides
(loose), H.S0. Dry-salted shoulders lDoxedl,
IS 25aS5.30 Shortclear sides (boxedl, ss.l0a
ss.l5. Whiskey, n.I0.
Leading futures ranged as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
DEATHS,

AUGU ST-Dlod. near brakes Branch. Va,
on the night Of september 3Oth, the Rev. 4. +.
AUGUST. of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
south.
Funeral services ~ Hollywood cemetery on
THIS Sunday EVENING Immediately after
arrival OF the 3.l5 train on the Richmond aud
Dauvllo railroad. Friends Invited 10 attend.
COOPER-Died. October /. 1857. n, the rest
Gcuce 81 bis brother Elijah cooper, glt st
james street, after "a hrlot Illness, PHILIP
econ ER. In the twenty-hrst year Of his age.
The funeral VIII take place at his fathers
residence. near Tuckahoe, IN Henric0 county,
o. ms sunday AFTERNOON.
UART-ni,d. Saturday. October lat, at iP.
VI. at 5ili Lester street. MARY HART, In tho
forty eighth yoar Of her age.
Funeral viii take place MONDAY az % A. VI.
fiom II Patricks church.
KASTFLBERG.-Ded Friday. september
Goth, NJ G:lj T.. NJ, 40 the residence OF his pa
rents, In lonrico county, on the Meadow
Bridge road. GEORGE, infant son OF Iona aud
Rudolph kastelberg, sr.; aged three years
and tLlee months
Funeral will take place from the residence
THIS AFTERNOON at , o'clock. Friends and
a'quaintances are respectfully ilyit0d to At
| tend.
| pUCKETT-Died. at her sons residence,
98lO Nenable street. In this city, October ], 1887.
| at 1890 4. NJ, Mrs. SCINluIA A. PUCkErT,
IN the soyenty-tLird year OF her age.
| The funeral viii take place AZ tho Fifth-Street
| church. Manchester, al o'clock THIS sun
! day EVENING.
NIEBLING Died, In Baltimore. Tuesday.
| September 2sth. AT the residence Of her
dnuL liter, Mrs. j. 4. PancOast, Mrs. ELIZA
NlhBLING, ia the eghty-fourth Year OF her
age.
she was the mother Of Mrs. Z. Horton Reach
| and Ars. Il. II. Duke.
RATCLIFFF-Dled IN Washington, ID. G.,
Saturday morning, October /, 1897. Mrs. MARY
CORBIN RADCLIFFE. wife OF Mr.. j. Bosher
RatcliGe. and daughter OF the late John u.
CLlles u this city.
Her funeral will take place from the resi-
dcnce Of her brOther-ln-law. Mr. Montgomery
West. sg2 west Grace street. THIS Sunday
AFTERNOON NJ o'clock. Friends Of tho
family Invited 10 attend.
REMKE-Died. October lst, at Has o'clock
A. NJ, at the residence OF her parents. 8tl
north Seventh street. EMMA JOSEPHINE,
youngest daughter Of Bernard aud Anna
Remke, AT the age II one year eleven months
ana eighteen days.
Her funeral VIII take place al 50. Mary's
Catholic church THIS Sunday EVENING at
40 O'Clock. Friends and relatives OF tho
family are respectfully invited 10 attend.
UPCHER-Died, September 80. 1857. az 7P.
NJ, NNliANlEL UPCHER, IN the sixty-iifth
year OF his age.
Funeral fromLoigb African Methodist
Episcopal church SUNDAY, October %. at3
o'clock !. " Friends are invited 10 attend.
Norfolk and Baltimore papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
FIros On SIiinhnnrl.

10y teIegfaph 10 Ue UI7lII0H'T
SAVANNAH, Ca, October IA fire broke out
early this morning in the cotton cargo OF tho
steamship ResOlute British, already cleared
for Liverpool with 32J5 bales Of cotton. 10
burned hercely for twelve hours. The ship wa3
flooded twice with water before the ire was
subdued The greatest damage Is amliships,
hut the extout of Il cannot be ascortaned as
yeL Tugs are at present pumping her out
The steamship DessOng arrived here ye5ter-
day from Philadelphia with her cargo on IRE.
On Friday about noon an explosion occurred
while of Fryng-Pan shoals. The matches were
opened and FIRE was discovered in the hold.
The matches were battened down aud stean
was turned on the cargo. which was continued
until the vessel arrived In port, when tho tug
Cambria went to hor assistance and the IRE
was extinguishcd. 4 survey was held on the
vessel tins afternoon but the report has not
been ma4o public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02

10y i't blhIL i' iAt Hi1pHth'l
NV YORK, October l.-Eirst race
at the Brooklyn Jockoy-Club grounds,
six fur'ougs Freedom won Harry
Russell second, Icicles third. Time,
III.
Second 1acc-onc and three sixteenth
milcs-Swift won Queen of Elizabeth
second. Richmond third Time, DOB
Thrd race six furlongs-Omaha
won George Oyster second, Specially
third. Time, lIH.
Fourth acc-one AMI one eighth
miles Hanover won Favor second,
Ianbmg third. Time, 1877.
Fifth mce-siX mrlonss-My Own
first; Monmouth second, Joe Clark
third. Time, 1915.
Sixth lace -o one and one eighth
miles Queen Bcss first Joe Mitchell
second, belmont third. Time, 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
u..i,,nnfnn Notes.

WASHINGTON, October 1.-The total
offerings Of bonds TO the Government
today amounted TO Sl65, 800, OF which
s18O. 500 we're As and $50, 200 were Al
per cents. .,.o
extend the time for beginning and com
pIeting the work OF dredging the Poto'
mac river flats, for which Rittenhouse
Moore, OF Mobile, Ala, is the con
tractor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
Ennncnfed by GnS.


ASHLAND, PA. October Three men and
two TOYS were sutfOcated and thirteen others
overcome with gas this afternoon in the Post
coliory pillar In West Mammoth. Tho gang
way gave way. buryiug with IL a large amount
OF gas, which sufOcated the workmen and rem
dered escape Impossible 20 those In that gang
way. The men IN a neighbOring breast heard
n tremendous rush Of air and escaped by tee-
ing to the bottom OF the slope. IL is feared that
some OF the thirteen were overcome by deadly
gas aud Will die. Pe'uniary damage 10 the
collicry cannot be estimated AZ present tits
one OF the Philadelphia aud Reading Company 5
Irrg.af epifferio-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
Str.t,crsTstns Dynamite.

UNIoNTowN, Pa, October The
large boiler and pumps at Bliss ~ Mar
shall's Kyle Coke-Works were blown to
pieces 10y dynamite Thursday night.
The employees have been on II strike
for several weeks, and It Is supposed
that heoutragcwas committed by some
of the strikers. The damage was about
9So0. On the same night a party of
strikers surrounded the houses Of non
union men for the purpose OF driving
them away, but the mob was fright
ened off by armed officers who have
been guarding the works. The firm
claim that the strikes broken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
Tho nehf Sfntctnent.

WASHINGTON, October The debt
statemen. issued to-day shows the de
crease Of the public debt during the
month of September to be Sl4,2lb-
QG9. SO: decrease of the debt since June
80. 1887, sob. 902, 5000; cash in the
Treasury, SITS, 500, 512.40 gold certih-
Gates outstanding, 1881, 6S3; silver
certificates outstanding, Slj4,3jA, 826
certificates Of deposit outstanding,
IS. 535. 600; legal.tenders outstanding,
S346, 6Sl ole; fractional currency (not
including amount estimated as lost or
destroyedl, 50, 943. 95l.l2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-10-02
Bad Cave.In IA a CoaI-Mine.

WuKEsBARRE, PA, October IA caye-n oc-
CURED early this morning in No. lit OF No. .
shaft Of the Susquehauna Coal Company. at
SanticOke. The caye-in IS II the same peculiar
nature as that which ON December IL, 1850,
shut m aud killed twenty-five miners. HOOD
OF sand came down from an upper working In
the shaft nlling tho main gangway. tOrtu-
nately tho two hundred men or more who
had been az work on the shaft on the night
shift had Just Withdrawn from the mine, and
there was no loss Of human life.